Bernice’s Mate

Bernice's mind became numb for a moment. Captain Samuel with his black beady eyes was her mate. Every part of her body ached to touch his body. She wanted to run in his arms, but shock found her first. Then complete disbelief and agony washed over her. His scent made her want to nuzzle her face around him. The mate bond was deadlier than she had expected. 

But how could a man that short in height, and the total opposite of Kaizan be her mate?

Her body moved towards him but she stopped herself and the pain of denying going closer to him was horrible. She found him moving towards her as if he was attracted to a magnet. "Mate," he growled, which came out as a… squeak. But Bernice loved the deep throaty voice. She was sure her mind was playing at it. Surely the moon goddess had thought better for her than the man who was almost running to her with open arms. What did she do to deserve a mate like him? Was karma a bitch?